I would say he did, yes. Joshua failed to stop Povetkin getting inside on several occasions, where Povetkin was able to land some telling shots. It seemed a pretty even fight, but with Povetkin landing the better shots, until Joshua landed the big one.

Breazeale on the other hand was one step up from being a punchbag. I’d be seriously surprised and impressed if Whyte fought and beat Povetkin.